On Wednesday (May 6), the full list of honorees for TME Chart’s 30 UNDER 30 “Top 30 Young Singers” was officially unveiled. As an initiative dedicated to spotlighting emerging young talent in the Chinese music scene, this year’s program features a comprehensive upgrade to its recognition system.
Based on annual performance data from the TME Uni Chart and TME Wave Chart, the selection process combined objective metrics with public voting across categorized groups, ultimately recognizing 30 young artists distinguished by their contemporary appeal and strong industry potential.
Lars Huang, Yu Zi and Zhicheng Mu ranked No. 1 in the Core Group, Pioneer Group and Rising Star Group, respectively, earning recognition as representative young singer of their respective age categories.
Categorized by birth year, the honorees are divided into three groups: the Core Group (born 1996-1999), the Pioneer Group (born 2000-2005), and the Rising Star Group (born after 2006). This tiered structure highlights young singers at different stages of development, while the open public voting mechanism enables audience preferences and listener voices to play a meaningful role in the selection process.
Since its launch, TME Chart’s “30 UNDER 30” has grown into a highly influential benchmark for emerging talent in the Chinese music industry. Guided by the principles of professionalism, fairness, and diversity, the initiative encourages young artists to stay true to their creative vision, push artistic boundaries, and express the spirit of youth through innovation — while delivering positive impact through high-quality music.